History of The Flag of Chicago
The flag of Chicago was designed by Wallace Rice and was adopted on April 4, 1917, after a design competition held by the Chicago Municipal Flag Commission. The original flag featured two stars, which were meant to symbolize the Chicago Fire of 1871 and the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. A third star was added in 1933 to represent the Century of Progress Exposition, and a fourth in 1939 to honor Fort Dearborn, which played a pivotal role in the city's early history. Over the years, there have been proposals to add a fifth star to commemorate significant events, such as the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States, but as of the last update, the flag remains with its four stars. The design and symbolism of the flag reflect Chicago's history of resilience and growth, and it is widely regarded as one of the most iconic city flags in the United States.